Stanford is offering a range of support services for those with needs and questions about immigration issues. The Bechtel International Center can connect members of the campus community to legal assistance, drawing on expanded staffing in the Immigrants' Rights Clinic of Stanford Law School. Informational sessions, expanded counseling services, online travel guidance and emergency financial support are among the other services being made available.

As events continue to unfold regarding federal immigration policy, Stanford leaders summarize the principles of the university's support for international and undocumented community members. Additional campus events and initiatives also are planned.

The speakers at the Dec. 1 meeting included Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne; Richard Holeton, senior director of learning environments; Tom Black, university registrar; Jackson Beard, president of the Associated Students of Stanford University; and Amanda Edelman, vice president of the ASSU.

The university has heard increased reports in recent days of people from a variety of backgrounds and across the political spectrum feeling targeted or silenced on our campus. Intolerance of others based on their background, identity or views is antithetical to our values.